Babylon, a historical romance in rhyme of the time of Nimrod, the mighty hunter-king; "The evergreen shore," the "homesick prospector," "The ride of '42," and other poems - Softcover
Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1897 edition. Excerpt: ... the stream; And some there are who fatter grow and bigger than the rest, As squirming o'er their struggling mates they seek the reeking crest, And chuckle while they trample down the weaker mites below They think upon these simple ones, how little that they know. Thus, "cursed is the man who trusts upon the arm of flesh," And thinks to overcome the vile by puny human wish. And thus the putrid stream will flow while mortal man is blind, Until with willing hearts and meek the source of truth they find, Then, when by faith vain striving man obedience has learned, This sewer will be closed for aye; its garbage will be burned. THE STAR OF BETHLEHEM. To the Christian Endeavor Convention, San Francisco, July, 1897. Over rivers, plains and mountains, With the bright star guiding them, Came to the ancient Chaldees hastening To the rock of Bethlehem. Guided by the power of wisdom, Meek they sought that manger bed, Where the love of heaven was cradled, And its beams of glory shed. Gifts they brought and sweet frankincense. Worshiped they the Prince of Peace, While the angels o'er the shepherds Sang in strains which never cease. Peace on earth, good will to all men, Was the song the angels sung, And through ages down from Bethlehem Has the carroll ever rung. Still the star is shining, shining, Lighting all to Jesus' feet; Still the angels whisper carols, Everywhere God's children meet. Over rivers, plains and mountains, With an aim both good and great. Army of Christian Endeavour, To the sunset Golden Gate Came, their footsteps hither guiding By the star of Bethlehem; Here the love of heaven lingered, With his power o'erflowing them. Here each soul in sweet communion, Filled with Christian sympathy, Each becomes in each enfolded, With the moments passing...
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